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BELL RINGER
First word that comes to mind when you think about the American Revolution?
Was violence the only option for the colonists to gain independence from Britain?
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AP WORLD HISTORY
Section: The Age of Revolution
Ms. Amundsen
2/24/14
THE AGE OF BRITISH ALLIANCE
Mid 18th century relationship with the colonies
Britain's Dominance French and Indian War 7 Years War
Significance: dominance by global economic imperialism
RISING TENSIONS• Physical Autonomy• Legislative Autonomy• Taxation control• Defense control• Royal salary control
• Britain's Post War Economy• Effects on Colonies
• Sugar Act of 1764• Stamp Act of 1765• Quartering Act of 1765• Townshend Act of 1767• Tea Act of 1773
“NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!”
Quoted By? Britains Bill of Rights in 1689
Taxation Provision An English monarch cannot govern without parliament’s consent. The consent of parliament is required for the implementation of
any new taxes
Colonist Response Boycotts Physically attacking British soldiers
Boston Massacre and the emergence of John Adams Boston Tea Party (1773) 1st Continental Congress (Philadelphia, 1774)
THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD: BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
Boston declared in rebellion in February 1774 following the Boston Tea Party
Lt. William Sutherland “Lay down your arms, you
damned rebels” Shooter
Unknown Official Winner
United States
THE 1ST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS When? Representatives present: Goal: Voting Process: Result:
“The Unanimous Declaration of the 13 united states of America” Based from which political philosopher? Key Points
1. All men are created equal 2. “….they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unaliable Rights.” 3. “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” 4. Social Contact and the consent of the governed
WARTIME IN THE COLONIES Britain's Advantages
Strong government with clear lines of authority Powerful navy Powerful army Large population of colonial loyalists
Divided in ranks Native Americans African Americans
Colonist advantages Distance from Britain Foreign Assistance
Spain, France, and Germany George Washington and guerilla warfare
AFTER THE DUST SETTLED
By 1780 Most of the combat had ceased
Eventual Cease fire under Washington (October 1781) After a 21 day battle at Yorktown, Virginia, the
British officially surrender September 1783
Peace of Paris was signed and Britain formally recognized American independence
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
First set of laws in America after the revolution Main Provisions
Strong state power Weak national power No executive or judicial branch Could not have a national standing army Extremely limited taxation powers Could not amend any provisions in the articles
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ratification and the Federalist Papers
Federalists James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay Arguments
Anti Federalists Jefferson Arguments
Passed Constitutional Convention in 1788 Officially adopted in 1790 once Rhode Island voted
for ratification Inclusion of the Bill of Rights
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Main Provisions1. Separation of Powers
1. Define
2. Reason
2. Concept of Federalism1. Define
2. Reason
3. Amending the Constitution1. Define
2. Reason
4. Bill of Rights (27 Amendments total)